McNeil Center Postdoctoral Fellow

7 days ago


Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
McNeil Center Barra Postdoctoral Fellowship

The McNeil Center for Early American Studies at the University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a two-year Barra Postdoctoral Fellowship. This prestigious fellowship provides a unique opportunity for junior scholars to conduct research and teach in a dynamic academic environment.

Research Focus

The successful candidate will have a strong background in the histories and cultures of North America in the Atlantic world before 1850. The fellowship is open to applicants whose work focuses on any aspect of this field, including but not limited to, colonial history, Native American studies, and the history of slavery and abolition.

Responsibilities

The Barra Postdoctoral Fellow will be expected to teach two courses in an appropriate department at the University of Pennsylvania, conduct research and writing, and participate in the Center's academic programming. The fellow will also have access to private office space and full library privileges at the university.

Benefits

The fellowship includes a starting stipend of at least $65,000, health insurance, and modest funds for travel and research. The fellow will also have the opportunity to engage with a community of scholars and participate in the Center's events and workshops.

Application Requirements

Applicants must have earned the PhD no earlier than 2021 and must have completed all requirements for the degree when the appointment commences. The following items must be prepared for uploading as PDFs: a curriculum vitae, a proposal not to exceed 1,500 words, and an unpublished writing sample related to the project. Two confidential letters of support should be uploaded separately by the applicant's letter writers.

Applications must be submitted by 1 November 2024. For more information, please visit the University of Pennsylvania's website.



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